One of the deepest desires of each of us is to have fellowship with some other person or group of persons. Especially is this true of the Christian who has left the sin of this world to walk with Christ in a newness of life. Each of us want to be successful, to feel significant and have meaning in life. We want our lives to count.

Surveys tell us that even Christian men are not satisfied with themselves. They would like to change themselves and change the way they feel about themselves. Many feel a deep sense of failure when they look at their pasts. They are troubled with anxiety and hounded by feelings of depression, and even fear of where their lives are headed. Remember, we are referring to Christians.

Membership in a dynamic church that is moving forward can provide the spiritual direction needed to join God’s work in every area of our lives. Calvary Evangelistic Center is a local church. However, to say it is only a local church would be an understatement as this local church truly extends its influence around the world. The member of Calvary Evangelistic Center can look upon their membership with great pleasure and the satisfaction of knowing their affiliation places them at the forefront of reaching into all the world, as well as having an influence in Independence, Iowa and the surrounding area.

Because of the far reaching ministry and influence of this church, it is desired that not one member of this body of believers take themselves or their membership lightly. We must have God’s blessing and anointing. You should be a member of a church like Calvary Evangelistic Center because…

IT IS A COMMANDMENT  And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as we see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25.

IT IS WORTHY OF YOUR LOVE  Even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it. Ephesians 5:25 The Lord Jesus Christ demanded this emphasis when He said, But seek ye first the kingdom of God… Matthew 6:33. If you love Christ Jesus you will love His fellowship upon the earth.

IT IS THE PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF YOUR TESTIMONY  Ninety five out of 117 times the word “church” is mentioned in the New Testament. It applies to the “local congregation”. One reference is found in Acts 11:25-26, Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: And when he had found him he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church… It is through the church that you best work for Christ. We are to ...occupy till...He returns. Luke 19:13.

CALLED FROM THE WORLD  Persons seeking a place of membership and service in the church will give clear testimony of being born of the Spirit of God (John 3:5-9), and of having received or be earnestly seeking the baptism with the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:4-5). It is expected that applicants  follow the command to be baptized in water by immersion in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. (Matthew 28:19). Association with the church will indicate a departure from the world. (II Corinthians 6:14-17, Romans 6:4). The Christian will continue to grow spiritually through daily prayer, study of the Word of God, personal witnessing, and faithful attendance at worship. He will partake of the sacraments, and faithfully support the church with tithes and offerings. (Galatians 6:9-10, Malachi 3:10-11, I Corinthians 16:2).